BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

Posted 25 May 2016
Salary£22000 - £24000 per annum + BONUS + BENEFITS
Job type Permanent
Reference14864/001
Contact NameLive Recruitment

Job description

DB14864

Kick start your career in the events industry and help develop their portfolio of events in the UK and Overseas!

THE COMPANY

This company deliver first class B2B networking events in the UK and Overseas!

They pride themselves on offering excellent service and making lasting impressions with all clients. A leader in their field, they organise large scale annual conferences along with a portfolio of smaller events throughout the year. Priding themselves on delivering excellent service, it's no surprise 80% of delegates return year on year.

With a generous base salary plus additional earning potential through bonus this is your opportunity to join a close knit team and really make a difference!

THE ROLE

Due to expansion plans, they are now seeking a Business Development Executive support the existing Business Development Managers in the team.

The first year in this role will be focused on increasing delegate numbers across all events. There will then be the opportunity to move into other areas of the business and for the right person the sky really is the limit!

Responsibilities include:

Generate new business
Building and developing relationships with delegates
Support operations team in lead up to events
Attending industry networking events to meet new contacts and generate business

THE CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will have proven experience within a corporate sales role, ideally in B2B sales. Events experience is preferred but not essential for the role. With the ability to naturally build relationships and identify and generate new business, this is a fantastic opportunity for a career driven individual to kick start their career in the events industry!

The successful candidate will be joining a hard working, close-knit team - so along with the ability to work hard and produce a high standard of work, a strong personality and good sense of humour will fit in well.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across marketing, creative and events. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit www.live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.